Websites and Resources for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism Speaks--An organization dedicated to funding global biomedical
research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to
raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals,
families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the
hardships of this disorder. Autism Speaks is committed to raising the funds
necessary to support these goals.
http://www.autismspeaks.org

To find out more about Autism:

http://www.autismspeaks.org/video/glossary.php

The Center for the Study of Autism (CSA)provides information about autism

to
parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficacy of various
therapeutic interventions. Their research is in collaboration with the
Autism Research Institute in San Diego, California.
http://www.autism.org

CT. Autism Spectrum Resource Center: Non-profit organization in Connecticut
that serves individuals with ASDs, their family members, and the
professionals who work with them. Provides a variety of services including
family support, training opportunities for both parents and professionals,
development of new resources in the state, advocacy training, sibling
support, community awareness, a comprehensive education network, and
education around important legislative issues.
http://www.ct-asrc.org

SERC works with the CT State Department of Education's Bureau of Special Education and Pupil Services to provide training and professional development workshops, lectures, conferences and technical assistance to CT teachers and the families they serve. &quot;Focus on Autism&quot; is a series of trainings developed each year specifically about ASD.

Dennis Debbaudt--Articles on Autism and situations involving the
police/safety preparedness. Important and useful site with a lot of family
tips and information for first responders (police, EMTs, fire)
http://Policeandautism.cjb.net

CT Parent Advocacy Center: Parent/Teacher site for CT specific information
on new laws, regulations, research, support, groups for all disabilities.
Good newsletter.
http://www.cpacinc.org

Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI): A collection of Internet
accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields
related to Special Education. Great links to other sites.
http://seriweb.com/autism.htm

ASCONN: Autism Society of CT: serving as a statewide autism resource,
providing grants to families who may need financial assistance, and raising
awareness of autism. Great conference in April.
http://www.autismsocietyofct.org/

CT. Department of Developmental Services: Provide a variety of supports and
programs within the state of CT to individuals with intellectual
disabilities
and recently, adults with ASD.
ddsct.co@ct.gov

Maternal and Child Health Library: Provides up-to-date information on health
related topics and research. Offers a selection of current, high-quality
resources about ASD identification and intervention which has been compiled
by the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Library at Georgetown University.
http://www.mchlibrary.info/

TalkAutism: A communication service shared by many organi-zations who access
a common database of resource directories, distance learning library, and
special message boards.
http://www.talkautism.com/

Yale Child Study Clinic: This clinic builds on a long tradition of research
and service at Yale for children and adolescents with autism and related
disorders and their families.Offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary
evaluations for children with social disabilities, usually focusing on the
issues of diagnosis and intervention. Provides a range of services for
children with pervasive developmental disorders.
http://www.info.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/autism